Where is Rambo when we need him? During the Soviet war in Afghanistan the American CIA supplied Stinger Anti-Aircraft Missiles to the Afghan resistance for use against Soviet helicopters. As the war dragged on Hollywood sent John Rambo into the fray to take on the Russkies and blast their vaunted choppers from the Afghan skies.   The Afghan resistance movement which fought the Soviets morphed into the oppressive Taliban regime which gained power and influence in the international terrorist movement during the mid to late nineties while American foreign policy was embracing a “don’t ask, don’t tell” posture towards terrorism.   Once again Russian helicopters can be seen in the skies over Afghanistan. The Mi-17 helicopter was designed and built by the Soviet military specifically for use in their war in Afghanistan and now after a lengthy absence it has been re-fit and re-deployed. No need to bring Rambo out of retirement though, this time...(Read Full Post)